As part of a strategy for the Pornhub Premium program, the platform is hiring creative people from other fields of the entertainment industry to revive studio pornography with big names and new approaches. It has now become known that former Disney starlet Bella Thorne is one of the directors.
For some time now, Pornhub has been trying to make its paid content service more attractive to customers around the world. One of the measures is the so-called Visionary Director Program, in which entertainment stars from different fields become directors for the world’s biggest porn streamer.
Latest addition: Bella Thorne, who shot to fame as a children’s star and who has also appeared on the Disney Channel for many years. As an adult, she has gained many followers as an influencer. Back in June, she made worldwide headlines when a hacker tried to blackmail her with nude pictures. By publishing the material through her own account, she made the hacker look foolish. Numerous fans and celebrities praised her for her courageous response.
Bella Thorne directs for Pornhub
Now the former »Dirty Sexy Money« actress is exploring a new segment of the entertainment industry. As the director of a porn movie. The platform Pornhub, which belongs to the Mindgeek group, hired her as »Visionary Director« for its paid content service Pornhub Premium. Under the direction of Thorne, the porn stars Abella Danger and Small Hands feature in the short film »Her & Him«.
Pornhub’s Vice President Corey Price is delighted with the collaboration: »Bella’s creativity and imagination is personified through the course of the film, as she takes viewers on a journey of passion and desire.«
The award-winning porn actor Small Hands praised Thorne who had previous directing experience with music videos. »Bella was down to earth, open-minded and approachable as a person and director which made the whole experience a blast. She was immersed in every detail, from the plot to the sex. She did not shy away from any detail. The finished film is absolute fire.«
The director turns combative
She confronts any possible critics with her usual sovereignty: »If you think that porn is uncomfortable. I’m sorry that you are uncomfortable but don’t make other people feel uncomfortable for being ok with it because at the end of the day it is sex and it is something that the human body wants, that it needs, it constantly craves for it and it’s just a very understandable thing. And if you’re scared of it that’s fine, to each their own, but don’t tear somebody else down because they’re confident about their sexuality and they’re ok to admit that.«
Thorne’s image as a Disney and child star and as an influencer playing with her sexuality (she describes herself as bi- and pansexual) should help attract additional press to the film as soon as it is released.
The film will have its premiere in September at the Oldenburg Film Festival. Here is a look behind the scenes.